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• Hybrid/ Remote: Meetings are usually held online, although sometimes can take place in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
• Closing: 17th February 2025
• Advertised from: 14th January 2025

Role

Are you interested in supporting independent, investigative journalism which holds power to account?

Do you think journalism should be in the hands of journalists and readers, not shareholders?

If so, we’re inviting you to become director of Scotland’s award-winning investigative journalism and fact-checking platform, The Ferret, and help shape our future direction as we enter our tenth year.

A cooperative owned by our readers and writers, we’re looking for directors for our board who can bring new skills and perspectives to help take The Ferret to the next level.

We would really value the following skill sets, although others are welcome too:

• Fundraising (particularly expertise in the journalism/social change/civil society space)
• Wordpress, coding and/or web design
• Improving workplace equity and inclusion
• Marketing/communications/brand building

We particularly welcome applications from people from under-represented and marginalised backgrounds including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people, LGBT people, neurodivergent people, and women.

Application notes

You can find out more about The Ferret on our website, and learn more about the director roles and apply, here. Please note that this role is unpaid – none of our directors are paid for their role – The Ferret is a not-for-profit outlet that puts any profit back into the co-operative.

If you’d like to discuss or have any questions, please get in touch with our current chair Rachel Hamada or our board secretary Jamie Mann.

About Making Rights Real

Making Rights Real is a small and mighty human rights organisation in Scotland that works with communities and grassroots activists to deliver human rights for everyone. We launched in 2020 and appointed our first Director and team to lead the setting up of our organisation and initiatives with community groups. Success has been remarkable.

Four years after launch, there are challenges ahead that require thoughtful leadership as we transition from a new to an established organisation while maintaining our mightiness and vigour.

Our Values are based on core human rights values of dignity and respect, all our work is underpinned by the principles of a human rights-based approach.

We are known for:

• Our commitment to the meaningful and inclusive participation of people who most need change, using a friendly and accessible approach.
• Our fearlessness and ambition for practical and impactful change, by holding power to account.
• Using our skills and expertise at the service of people who most need change.

Recruitment to the Board

We are delighted to open up recruitment for a new leadership team to govern and inspire the wider board. The new trustees will help us shape the organisation, ensure our governance supports the growing team, and direct resource investment. We are currently recruiting to the following roles:

• Chair of the Board of Trustees
• Treasurer

We would particularly value people with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Living with human rights and/or social justice concerns
• Experience of accessing justice for issues you have experienced, or leading a team (e.g. within civil society)
• Experience working with governance, budgets and relationship building with civil society and communities.

More than anything though, it is your enthusiasm and commitment to social justice and human rights that we need. We have set up MRR to be a kind, fun and useful organisation.

The role of Trustee / Board Member may be carried out online or in person.

• Hybrid: Edinburgh - Zoom meetings plus 2 annual in person meetings
• Closing: 17th January 2025

Join our Board as Treasurer and contribute your expertise

Are you a finance professional looking to promote children’s right to play and contribute to their wellbeing? We are currently seeking a skilled individual to act as the Treasurer on our Board of Trustees. If you possess financial expertise and our organisation’s mission resonates with you, we invite you to apply for this important role.

About Play Scotland

Play Scotland is the lead organisation for the development and promotion of children and young people’s play in Scotland. We work strategically to implement the child’s right to play so that all children can reach their full potential and be able to confidently inhabit an inclusive public realm, as well as help shape child-friendly communities.

The work of Play Scotland is underpinned by the UN convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 31, which states: “State parties recognise the right of every child to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.”

As Treasurer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our finances, ensuring financial health, and supporting our mission to be the national:

• expert in play for parents, providers, the play workforce and policy makers
• custodian and voice for children and the play sector
• leader and campaigner for the importance of quality, accessible free play
• expert in developing and delivering strategic planning for play and play sufficiency assessments

This voluntary role offers the chance to use your expertise without requiring a significant time commitment.

Key Responsibilities:

• High-level Financial Oversight: Review financial reports and ensure the organisation’s financial stability.
• Board Communication: Keep the board informed about financial matters and reassure them of the organisation’s financial health.
• Budget Oversight: Provide occasional oversight and adjustments to budget models as needed.
• Being an approved person for the checking of expenses and invoices by email (one Board member needs to approve expenses and payments per month)

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced Professional: Ideally with a career background as a Financial Director or Financial Controller.
• Qualified Accountant or working towards a relevant qualification.
• Confident Communicator: Able to inspire confidence, provide reassurance and communicate financial matters clearly.
• Familiarity with Charity Finance: Understanding of charity finance issues and governance, software experience (e.g. Xero) would be helpful.

What’s in It for You?

• Make an Impact: Your financial expertise will contribute to our success, allowing us to continue to improve the play opportunities for children and young people.
• Gain Valuable Experience: Further your skills in financial management, budgeting, and presenting finances to both informed and uninformed audiences.

Commitment

• 6 weekly meetings (approx.), usually taking place on zoom, 2 annual in person meetings, including the AGM. All meetings are arranged in advance to suit diaries.
• Email approval of expenditure monthly (one Board member needs to approve expenses and payments per month)
• Hybrid: Edinburgh (min 2 days per week office-based)
• Closing: 10th February 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the management and operation of a charity dedicated to Edinburgh’s historic environment and heritage, working with skilled and passionate staff, Trustees and partners.

We are looking for an experienced Finance & Operations Manager to lead on the delivery of finance, governance, HR, digital and our office, enabling the organisation to run smoothly and efficiently. The successful candidate will be self-starter with experience of doing day to day finance operations for an organisation.

Part of the Senior Management Team and reporting into the Director, the Finance & Operations Manager supports the Director and other senior managers in the leadership and direction of the charity, helping to formulate and execute the organisational strategy and business plan.

This is a vital role at an exciting time for the organisation. The role will suit someone who enjoys variety and the opportunity to work independently and across the organisation with a wide range of staff.

About Edinburgh World Heritage

Edinburgh World Heritage is an independent charity dedicated to ensuring that our World Heritage status is a dynamic force that benefits everyone – those who live, work or study in the city, and those who visit.

Edinburgh is a unique place – steeped in history, with iconic topography and stunning historic buildings and public spaces. The ‘Old and New Towns of Edinburgh’ was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995.

Our mission is to connect people to their heritage. We work in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland and the City of Edinburgh Council to ensure that the management and conservation of the WHS preserves it for future generations to enjoy.

We do this through distributing grants and working with partners to deliver active conservation of historic buildings, conservation and creative interpretation of historic public spaces, developing solutions and guidance through our new climate emergency programme and engaging people directly with the rich heritage of their city.

For more information on Edinburgh World Heritage, please visit our website at ewh.org.uk.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
• Flexible and hybrid working (min 2 days in the office)
• Historic office just off the Royal Mile

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, equitably and respectfully.

Research shows that underrepresented groups apply only if they fully meet the criteria in a job description. We are committed to levelling the playing field, and we encourage anyone from any background to apply even if they don’t tick every box.

We believe flexibility is important, and we’re happy to chat to you about flexible and remote working.

If you need any flexibility or adjustments in our interview process - to help set you up for success - then please let us know too.

Glasgow Watersports Ltd (Pinkston) is now 10 years old. Our charity is a unique social enterprise, urban sports hub for the community and a thriving legacy project from Glasgow 2014.

We are home to Scotland’s only artificial white-water course, supporting paddlesports and rescue service training nationally. We offer meeting and training rooms, a full delivery programme aimed at schools, clubs and uniformed groups, storage for clubs, colleges and businesses who focus on paddlesports, and a growing offering to the general public.

Our sealed canal basin has bathing quality water, and we aim to continue to increase participation across our communities. We have a fully accessible pontoon, and an ever-widening range of services aimed at many different groups across the city.

We are currently looking to recruit to our volunteer Board. Our volunteer commitment is around 4 hours per month, which will include a Board meeting approximately every 2 months. We have a fantastic and broad range of skills represented but we are keen to build on this with sales/marketing skills, charity, HR or with a construction/engineering background. We would particularly welcome applications from younger people and people living in our local community. Of course, Pinkston is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes inclusion and diversity.